LNS Research recently had the pleasure of attending and speaking at SAP's Manufacturing Forum in Newtown Square Pennsylvania on April 3rd and 4th. This event was a good opportunity to witness how SAP has transformed itself in the manufacturing space over the past several years. In this article we will highlight key takeaways from the event and what LNS Research found most interesting. We will also discuss what implications SAP’s new approach to Operational Excellence and Operational Risk Management (ORM) will have for its customers.